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[Q] ROM Malice Boot animation

Hey guys, I flashed the new Malice Rom (3/20/12), and I was wondering how I can switch the zombie boot animation. I know where to put the zip file, (/system/media) Somehow I cannot seem to get other ones to work. I made sure the replacement files mirror the original. Do I need to flash the entire file as opposed to just replacing the files using root explorer? Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I renamed it to bootanimation.zip, etc.

Copy and then Change permision file in root explorer rw-r-r
Send from Brightside Room

I tried what you said, and the permissions show the same, but its not working. other thoughts?

Lucky Duck said:
I tried what you said, and the permissions show the same, but its not working. other thoughts?
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Ok, maybe it cause your custom boot animation not valid..
Send from Brightside Room

Well, I tried a couple other ones, and no dice. Could it be that the rom itself only allows that one(or none)?

Download rom toolbox and get the boot animations from there. By far the easiest way.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA

That worked! Thanks!

[help] problems changing status bar notification icons

Hello XDA,
I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to change the status bar notification icon for a new sms from the standard Samsung closed envelope icon to the stock AOSP ICS square smiley face with the little tail. I have already got the icon and it is the correct size and file type (.png) and name (stat_notify_message.png) and I have tried a few ways of adding it into Mms.apk such as simply using 7Zip and decompiling & recompiling numerous times but the end result is always that the Messaging app is being removed completely and I'm having to restore a nandroid backup to get it back.
I have been looking all over XDA and have used trusty old Google to find solutions to my problem. Both come up with lots of different ways to theme, but none that solve my problem (as far as I can see anyway). Could anyone please point me in the right direction to find the guide on how to do it/explain to me how to do it successfully?
I am on a stock odexed XWLPG rom which is rooted.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

If I remember correctly, its in SystemUI.apk
Sent from my GT-I9100

GANJDROID said:
If I remember correctly, its in SystemUI.apk
Sent from my GT-I9100
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Really? Any idea what the file is called and where it is? I have gone through all of the drawable folders in SystemUI.apk and there is not one in there. The only place I could find it was in Mms.apk and it was called stat_notify_message.png

daveyannihilation said:
Hello XDA,
I have been trying (unsuccessfully) to change the status bar notification icon for a new sms from the standard Samsung closed envelope icon to the stock AOSP ICS square smiley face with the little tail. I have already got the icon and it is the correct size and file type (.png) and name (stat_notify_message.png) and I have tried a few ways of adding it into Mms.apk such as simply using 7Zip and decompiling & recompiling numerous times but the end result is always that the Messaging app is being removed completely and I'm having to restore a nandroid backup to get it back.
I have been looking all over XDA and have used trusty old Google to find solutions to my problem. Both come up with lots of different ways to theme, but none that solve my problem (as far as I can see anyway). Could anyone please point me in the right direction to find the guide on how to do it/explain to me how to do it successfully?
I am on a stock odexed XWLPG rom which is rooted.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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What I have done in the past is put the mms.apk on your pc. Use 7zip to OPEN ARCHIVE (NOT EXTRACT), then put the NEW .png file with the correct name on your pc. Now without unzipping the mms.apk just use 7zip to find the location of the file you want to replace. Now just hold down on the new .png file and drag it into the corrext location. Then 7zip will ask if you are sure you want to replace it. Hit ok or yes or whatever it says. Now move the mms.apk back onto your phone. Use root explorer and move it to /system. Then long press on it and choose permissions. Change it to rw,r,r. Then long press again and select MOVE. Then navigate to /system/app and paste. Reboot phone. It will work.
For some .apk they are picky like mms.apk dont like being extracted and zipped back up for some reason while others have NO issues when you extract them and rezip and rename then place them in.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom

Is that "stat_notify_email_generic.png" in the .apk, res, drawable-hdpi, by any chance?
Although, I think RockRatt may be on the ball. He posted while I was writing this.
:silly: me, too slow...

HotrodHarry said:
Is that "stat_notify_email_generic.png" in the .apk, res, drawable-hdpi, by any chance?
Although, I think RockRatt may be on the ball. He posted while I was writing this.
:silly: me, too slow...
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If you copy the drawable-hdpi folder somewhere outside the zip, look at the 'stat_notify_blahblah.png' then you can see what ones you want to change over
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RockRatt said:
What I have done in the past is put the mms.apk on your pc. Use 7zip to OPEN ARCHIVE (NOT EXTRACT), then put the NEW .png file with the correct name on your pc. Now without unzipping the mms.apk just use 7zip to find the location of the file you want to replace. Now just hold down on the new .png file and drag it into the corrext location. Then 7zip will ask if you are sure you want to replace it. Hit ok or yes or whatever it says. Now move the mms.apk back onto your phone. Use root explorer and move it to /system. Then long press on it and choose permissions. Change it to rw,r,r. Then long press again and select MOVE. Then navigate to /system/app and paste. Reboot phone. It will work.
For some .apk they are picky like mms.apk dont like being extracted and zipped back up for some reason while others have NO issues when you extract them and rezip and rename then place them in.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom
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Thank you so much RockRatt, you have solved my problem. Words cannot express my relief, thanks & gratitude for your sound advice. I had tried what you said to do previously, but never with the permission changes. Is that something that needs to be done for every apk or just some? Thanks once again, I am so happy! What an easy was to change the icon. It looks great. See screenshots.
So anyone out there in XDA land that is looking for a quick, easy mod (provided you're rooted) then simply follow RockRatt's easy to follow guide and you will never go wrong. And give him a thanks if his guide helped you in any way!!

hi .. sorry for interrupting your thread but i have a similar problem .. i'm using vk 5.1.2 rom and there is a battery mods that you can install which made specially to work with vk 5.1.2 .. when i'm installing my favorite battery mod it doesn't work .. nothing changes .. how can i fix that ?

mosheg91 said:
hi .. sorry for interrupting your thread but i have a similar problem .. i'm using vk 5.1.2 rom and there is a battery mods that you can install which made specially to work with vk 5.1.2 .. when i'm installing my favorite battery mod it doesn't work .. nothing changes .. how can i fix that ?
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What's the mod and how is it installed? Does it have to be flashed by CWM? A little more info on the problem would probably help.

daveyannihilation said:
What's the mod and how is it installed? Does it have to be flashed by CWM? A little more info on the problem would probably help.
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yes it have to be flashed by cwm .. here are the battery mods .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23907488&postcount=2
thanks for your help .. i very appreciate that

mosheg91 said:
yes it have to be flashed by cwm .. here are the battery mods .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23907488&postcount=2
thanks for your help .. i very appreciate that
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You could try clearing the cache & dalvik cache.

HotrodHarry said:
You could try clearing the cache & dalvik cache.
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you mean clear those after installing the battery mod ?

mosheg91 said:
you mean clear those after installing the battery mod ?
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You can clear the cache & dalvik-cache either before or after flashing the battery mod. I'd probably try it before and see how you go.
You know how to clear the dalvik-cache, yes??

I think the problem with the VK battery files is they are from a pre jkay release. Now the Rom is using jkay framework I don't think you can flash them. It could be possible to swap the icons like the OP did though using 7zip?
Sent from a Galaxy S 2 far away.

daveyannihilation said:
You can clear the cache & dalvik-cache either before or after flashing the battery mod. I'd probably try it before and see how you go.
You know how to clear the dalvik-cache, yes??
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sure, i know how to do that .. i'll update here

[MOD] No navi button MOD for JB/ICS Razr M xt907 Roms

No USER friendly! Sorry I can't create update.zip
Need Safestrap for BackUP and change permissions (chmod -R 755 /system/framework/framework-res.apk).
This mod can open for you full screen display in Razr M without loose toggle bar, just copy framework with style what you want to /system/framework dir, and change permission to file.
Files in zip for 4.1.1 & 4.0.4 Android.
noVbutton - no navibar in Vertical orientation, yes in Horizontal
noV-Hbutton - no navibar in Vertical orientation, no in Horizontal
origin - original file
Of course you can change all manually if decompile framework-res.apk and find file named dimens.xml
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height">18.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">18.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="navigation_bar_width">42.0dip</dimen>
link to framework-res.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1763662&d=1361913475

Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if this could be done. Swapped in your file using Root Explorer on the phone, everything crashed (kinda expected). Rebooted, changed permissions, and now she's working great!

jjlangen said:
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if this could be done. Swapped in your file using Root Explorer on the phone, everything crashed (kinda expected). Rebooted, changed permissions, and now she's working great!
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Ugh, tried to follow in your footsteps but got totally screwed. Wasnt able to chmod, tried rebooting and stuck in bootloop

Developer only?
Does this work for the developer and regular versions? Anyone tried this with the official JB OTA from Verizon?

I used Root Explorer, not a terminal. Running on stock Verizon Jelly Bean, retail version.
Sent from my XT907

It Works!
Yeah, FINALLY! Get rid of that craptastic waste-of-space navbar.
If anybody want to know, here's how I did it:
Note: I used root explorer
1. I used my windows 7 machine to extract the version of framework-res I wanted.
In my case, i'm on the 4.1.1 JB Verizon OTA, so I chose the 4.1.1 noV-Hbutton.
2.Copy the framework-res of your choice to the root of your internal storage card.
3. Using your file manager (Root explorer in my case) copy the framework file from your internal storage to "\system\" NOT "\system\framework\". Note, if you do this step and it asks you if you want to overwrite "framework-res.apk" STOP!
4. Using your file manager, write down the permissions for your existing "\system\framework\framework-res.apk".
5.Go to the framework-res.apk you just copied "\system\framework-res.apk" and change permissions to match those of your existing framework-res file.
6. AFTER the permissions have been changed and verified (I exited completely out of root explorer, then re-opened it and double checked that the permissions where the same) you can safely move and over-write the file in "\system\framework\".
7. Here's the reason. If you just copy the modified framework file straight from your internal memory to its home in "\system\framework\" the permissions won't be right, and there is a VERY good chance you will end up in an endless bootloop. Copying the file to "\system" first gives you the opportunity to modify its permissions BEFORE overwriting the existing framework file.
Good luck!
Update: Not sure why, and it isn't causing any problems, but every time I reboot the phone, it goes through the "android is upgrading your apps" dialogue".

Guess I got lucky avoiding a bootloop. I just copied the new file, went to /system/framework, renamed the current file, and pasted in the new one. Then all the applications crashed, I rebooted, and changed the permissions. I did have to sign back into all my accounts (Google, Facebook, etc), but zero issues since then.
I'm still loving it! The nav buttons took up so much space. The new version of LMT that you can trigger from the bottom makes it perfect.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150

Op you rock man! Thanks ks a ton!
Sent from my SCH-I815 using Tapatalk HD

kensdavid said:
Ugh, tried to follow in your footsteps but got totally screwed. Wasnt able to chmod, tried rebooting and stuck in bootloop
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same thing happened to me
I got moved the new framework file into the folder except I accidentally deleted it at the same time. Everything started to "stop working" and after I did a hard reset recovery (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition) it stays stuck on the "android" boot loop (past the motorola logo) any help on restoring my phone??

The framework in the OP doesn't work with Eclipse Rom so I recompiled it from the eclipse framework. Same instructions as OP just different file.
So to recover, this is for Eclipse 1.1 no buttons
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ruaj1rr6klmici/framework-res.apk
If I helped you out toss the OP and I a thanks plz :good:

Stock TB
Clienterror said:
The framework in the OP doesn't work with Eclipse Rom so I recompiled it from the eclipse framework. Same instructions as OP just different file.
So to recover, this is for Eclipse 1.1 no buttons
If I helped you out toss the OP and I a thanks plz :good:
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I would like to do this for TB. Are you using apktools?

im running cm10 beta on my razr m and i found that simply adding "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1", to the end of your build.prop without the " then reboot. This will make the bottom nav bar disappear.
I found this by accident attempting to make the nav bar translucent so im not sure why it works, but it does for me.

theycallmekenny said:
im running cm10 beta on my razr m and i found that simply adding "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1", to the end of your build.prop without the " then reboot. This will make the bottom nav bar disappear.
I found this by accident attempting to make the nav bar translucent so im not sure why it works, but it does for me.
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It causes systemui.apk to FC on stock based ROMS. Great for CM10 based ROMs.
From the RAZR M

hillmom said:
I would like to do this for TB. Are you using apktools?
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Yea just decompile the framework from the rom you want and edit the lines in the op to all zeros. It's located in the "values/dims.xml" (I think). Recompile apk then drop in the meta folder from the original framework inside the new framework (I used 7zip). Just copy to phone, set permissions, and reboot.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

Clienterror said:
Yea just decompile the framework from the rom you want and edit the lines in the op to all zeros. It's located in the "values/dims.xml" (I think). Recompile apk then drop in the meta folder from the original framework inside the new framework (I used 7zip). Just copy to phone, set permissions, and reboot.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!

hillmom said:
Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
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No problem, after you do it once it isn't a big deal
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

hillmom said:
Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
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So what was the mistake you made when trying to recompile?
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

sniperkill said:
So what was the mistake you made when trying to recompile?
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I'm using APK Multi Tool, and I didn't install the framework-res.apk for 4.1.1 first.
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hillmom said:
I'm using APK Multi Tool, and I didn't install the framework-res.apk for 4.1.1 first.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2
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Oh, and okay. I know when jelly bean and ICS first came out everyone was having a hard time with recompiling the .apk's from ics and jb. I haven't tried it since. I'm assuming that they must have fixed all that by now?
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

sniperkill said:
Oh, and okay. I know when jelly bean and ICS first came out everyone was having a hard time with recompiling the .apk's from ics and jb. I haven't tried it since. I'm assuming that they must have fixed all that by now?
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, they did update them. I tried earlier with an older utility, and was getting really frustrated because I couldn't get the apk to recompile. APK Multi Tool os awesome, I need to play with the themeing tools it has.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

1% battery mod for Australian XT905 JB

This is a deodexed SystemUI.apk for Australian XT905 telstra stock JB with battery icons for every 1%.
Did for myself but maybe somebody else will use it.
The icons have been taken from here.

NewAustralian said:
This is a deodexed SystemUI.apk for Australian XT905 telstra stock JB with battery icons for every 1%.
Did for myself but maybe somebody else will use it.
The icons have been taken from here.
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Just installed it. Works very nicely, thank you very much!

keyman91 said:
Just installed it. Works very nicely, thank you very much!
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Does this work for the US/Verizon version of the phone too? I hate how the stock home screens never show detailed battery %.

colbyman said:
Does this work for the US/Verizon version of the phone too? I hate how the stock home screens never show detailed battery %.
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I don't think so. As far as I know it has a different version of Android.

colbyman said:
Does this work for the US/Verizon version of the phone too? I hate how the stock home screens never show detailed battery %.
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It should work... P3droid has an app in the market that does similar too RAZR m toolbox or something like that
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

how do i install this? when i try i get "app not installed".

betty.k said:
how do i install this? when i try i get "app not installed".
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Your phone has to be rooted and you need to have any root explorer installed.
1. I'd suggest to back up SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex from the folder /system/app and to think about a recovery plan if something goes wrong.
2. Copy my SystemUI.apk into the folder /system and change its permissions to rw-r--r-- (644).
3. Delete SystemUI.odex from /system/app and move SystemUI.apk file from the folder /system to the folder /system/app with a replacement of the existing file.
4. After a successful replacement you will probably get some errors, all you need is to restart the device.
PS if you don't know or understand anything from the above firstly read about it then act or otherwise you can damage your smartphone.
I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong.

That all makes sense, only thing I don't know how to do is change permissions for the apk. How do I do that?
EDIT: using both es explorer or androzip i'm unable to move the file to the system folder. I have no idea how to get it there. Should I try a different file explorer?
Sent from my XT905 using Tapatalk 2

If you are deodexed rty mod from here
Flash it with TWRP

Not deodexed, no idea how to.
I'm fully rooted, bootloader unlocked, cwm recovery and also safestrapped.
I managed to get it into the system folder but not into the app folder. Lucky I backed up in cwm, phone kinda needs a working system ui doesn't it!
Sent from my XT905 using Tapatalk 2

betty.k said:
Not deodexed, no idea how to.
I'm fully rooted, bootloader unlocked, cwm recovery and also safestrapped.
I managed to get it into the system folder but not into the app folder. Lucky I backed up in cwm, phone kinda needs a working system ui doesn't it!
Sent from my XT905 using Tapatalk 2
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To change the permissions you need to go to the file properties. After that just cut-paste it into the app folder. Es file explorer always works for me . However it had a strange behaviour when I tried to use 'copy to' or 'move to', so just cut-paste.

Finally got this going thanks to your patience! I had to leave the permissions to rwe and only copy/paste would work for some reason. Had to reset my wallpaper and turn data back on after reboot.
Otherwise all good, thanks!
Sent from my XT905 using Tapatalk 2

[help][4.4.4] softkeyz backup issue!!!!

hi! please anyone help me. I have using softkeyz and i use the backup of my old keys but i didnt backup them!!!, so my phone rebooted and i dont have system ui(no navigation bar and no notificarion bar).
Im on stock 4.4.4 of sony for z1 compact
please help meeee. I dont want to wipe all of my data. sorry for my bad english
Send from my LT26i using tapatalk for Ipad

I never used this app...
But shouldn't it be enough to uninstall the app?
Normally your phone should restore the old system UI then...

Schlengge said:
I never used this app...
But shouldn't it be enough to uninstall the app?
Normally your phone should restore the old system UI then...
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doesn't working
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Hmm...
Maybe somebody can provide you the stock 4.4.4 system UI apk for the z1 Compact then.
Unfortunately I'm not on stock and have a modified system UI myself so I can't do this.
Then you could flash/replace the stock system UI and it should work again.
Alternatively, downoad a stock based ROM and extract the system UI from there.
Then transfer it to your phone and replace it.
I don't know if this would work... Better make a backup first

Schlengge said:
Hmm...
Maybe somebody can provide you the stock 4.4.4 system UI apk for the z1 Compact then.
Unfortunately I'm not on stock and have a modified system UI myself so I can't do this.
Then you could flash/replace the stock system UI and it should work again.
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not thought of that ... but it can work!
can anyone share a flashable zip with the original 4.4.4 system UI?
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I'll upload the SystemUI.apk from the Kitslim ROM.
It is based on stock 4.4.4
If you are lucky, it works.
Extract it and replace it with your corrupted systemUI.apk on your phone.
Don't flash it. Just copy and paste it to your phone.
This is just a suggestion! But I keep my fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:

Schlengge said:
I'll upload the SystemUI.apk from the Kitslim ROM.
It is based on stock 4.4.4
If you are lucky, it works.
Extract it and replace it with your corrupted systemUI.apk on your phone.
Don't flash it. Just copy and paste it to your phone.
This is just a suggestion! But I keep my fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:
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will i need deodex my rom before install this? and... the last time when i install a system ui manually was the last year and i remember that i need to move the apk to system/app and set permissions. will i do the same? sorry for my bad english
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optic-XPERIA said:
will i need deodex my rom before install this? and... the last time when i install a system ui manually was the last year and i remember that i need to move the apk to system/app and set permissions. will i do the same? sorry for my bad english
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I'm not entirely sure if you have to be deodexed.
And yes it belongs to system/app. Permissions should be rw-r-r.
Since your SystemUI is corrupted anyway, you could at least give it a try.
If you are unsure about this, wait for someone who can tell you 100%.
I'm just suggesting what I would try here ^^

Schlengge said:
I'm not entirely sure if you have to be deodexed.
And yes it belongs to system/app. Permissions should be rw-r-r.
Since your SystemUI is corrupted anyway, you could at least give it a try.
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Permissions should be rw-r-r... i remember that now... i will try! thanks you
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Yeah just try it out.
Report back so we know if it was the right way to handle it or if we need to find something else

Schlengge said:
Yeah just try it out.
Report back so we know if it was the right way to handle it or if we need to find something else
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I have the zip and i extracted the apk and is in speedsoftware/extracted. All normally but when i select copy, i cant go to system/app because i dont have the back button!! i need a flashable zip please help me

You could try to do it with the ES File Explorer.
It allows you to navigate through the directories without onscreen buttons.
Alternatively mount your phone on your PC and copy it there.
If that does not help, you have to wait until somebody can provide you a flashable ZIP.
I'm on mobile now so I can't help any further for the moment.
Sent from my MediaPad 10 FHD

Schlengge said:
You could try to do it with the ES File Explorer.
It allows you to navigate through the directories without onscreen buttons.
Alternatively mount your phone on your PC and copy it there.
If that does not help, you have to wait until somebody can provide you a flashable ZIP.
I'm on mobile now so I can't help any further for the moment.
Sent from my MediaPad 10 FHD
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I SOLVED IT!!! What I do? first download from my computer the apk of ES file Explorer and the apk of system UI, after that, i will enable in ES file explorer the root mode and the permission for write in system, Then i copy the systemui.apk to system and set permissions and after that i move systemui.apk to system/app. Then reboot and all is done. :good::good::good::good::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Glad you solved it :good:

Thank you so much. This worked for me too.